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Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky, left, celebrates his go-ahead goal with defenseman Samuel Girard during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Burakovsky scores late goal, Avalanche beat Bruins 4-2

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) scores a goal past Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock (32) during a shootout in an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Denver. Colorado defeated Minnesota 3-2 in the shootout. (AP Photo/John Leyba)

Avs a trendy pick for deep playoff run after busy offseason

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2019, file photo, Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikko Rantanen skates against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in St. Paul, Minn. With NHL training camps set to open this week, roughly a dozen prominent restricted free agents still don’t have contracts, including Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point, Toronto’s Mitch Marner, Boston’s Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo and Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen. Those absences could hang over their teams for days, weeks or even months and have raised questions about why it’s taken so long to get them signed. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)

Avs forward Mikko Rantanen in Finland with no deal imminent

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to 2-year extension

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Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) celebrates his goal with Nick Jensen (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/ Bill Kostroun)

Andre Burakovsky traded by Washington Capitals to Colorado Avalanche

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2016, file photo, Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, right, look on during a news conference to introduce Jared Bednar as the NHL hockey club's new coach in Denver. After a week for reflection following a Game 7 loss in the second-round of the NHL Playoffs, Sakic has headed back to work to prepare for the upcoming NHL Draft. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Sakic has Avs trending up after 2 straight playoff seasons

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, right, celebrates with left wing Gabriel Landeskog after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Youthful, speedy Avalanche take another big step forward

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) ** FILE **

Pavelski leads Sharks past Avalanche in Game 7

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Melker Karlsson, left, watches as Colorado Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) gloves the puck during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 4, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Hertl scores 2 to lead Sharks past Avalanche 2-1 in Game 5

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, left, makes a stick save of a shot by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The fast and furious: MacKinnon has Avs buzzing in playoffs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture, back right, drives to the net with the puck as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson, back left, and goaltender Philipp Grubauer defend during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Couture scores 3 goals, Sharks beat Avs 4-2 in Game 3

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Colin Wilson (22) celebrates his goal with Tyson Barrie (4), right, against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, April 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Forward-thinking: Avs defenseman Barrie chips in on offense

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) by teammate Tyson Barrie (not shown) in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Avalanche beat Sharks 4-3 to even series at game apiece

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19), celebrates after scoring goal against Colorado Avalanche in the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, April 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Thornton sparks Sharks in 5-2 Game 1 win over Avs

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks right wing Barclay Goodrow, center, celebrates with defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) and center Joe Thornton (19) after scoring the winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during overtime of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Banged-up Sharks prepare for 2nd-round series vs. rested Avs

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, front, drives down the ice with the puck past Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey playoff series Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

On the defensive: Avs no-name blue liners raising their game

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Colin Wilson (22) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with teammate Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Friday, April 19, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche beat Flames 5-1 in Game 5 to advance to 2nd round

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, center, celebrates his overtime goal with defensemen Cale Makar, left, and Tyson Barrie in Game 4 of an NHL hockey playoff series against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rantanen scores OT winner, Avs beat Flames 3-2 in Game 4

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar drops back to defend in the second period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Calgary Flames, Monday, April 15, 2019, in Denver. The game was the first in the NHL for Makar. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Makar shines in NHL debut, Avs beat Flames 6-2 for 2-1 lead

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Massachusetts defenseman Cale Makar (16) controls the puck during the second period in a semifinal against Denver during the Frozen Four NCAA men's college hockey tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Avs defenseman Cale Makar scores playoff goal in NHL debut

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press